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2010
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- Broncos reach terms with WR Demaryius Thomas
July 31, 2010/10:40 PM
(AP) -- First-round draft pick Demaryius Thomas has agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos, avoiding a holdout on the eve of tr
- Gonzalez completes cycle with walkoff homer
July 31, 2010/10:35 PM
(AP) -- Carlos Gonzalez hit a game-ending home run to complete the cycle, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat the Chicago C
- Final Farewell to Montrose DJ Rick Steele
July 31, 2010/5:59 PM
Friends and family of Montrose DJ Rick Steele said their final goodbyes at a memorial service Saturday morning at Grace Communit
- Investigation Underway After Body Discovered Floating In Canal
July 31, 2010/5:25 PM
Investigators are searching for clues after a body is discovered floating in a Grand Junction canal.
- Man Found Dead After Crashing Into Fruita Corn Field
July 31, 2010/5:22 PM
A 68-year-old man from Washington State is dead after crashing into a Fruita corn field.
- Clifton Neighbors Discover Cars Spray Painted ‘Goon Squad Gang’
July 31, 2010/5:21 PM
Around 10 cars are spray painted with gang letters in Clifton
- Local Business Donates $20,000 To Colorado Outdoor Organizations
July 31, 2010/5:18 PM
Colorado's outdoors will be getting a new and improved makeover thanks to one local business's donations.
- Eagles send LB Mays to Broncos
July 31, 2010/1:38 PM
(AP) -- The Philadelphia Eagles have traded linebacker Joe Mays to the Denver Broncos for running back J.J. Arrington or a 2012
- Rockies 12-Run 8th Inning Sparks Rout
July 30, 2010/11:00 PM
(AP) -- Carlos Gonzalez, Ian Stewart and Dexter Fowler homered and the Colorado Rockies used a record-setting 12-run eighth inni
- Mesa County Jail Suicide: Inmate Identified
July 30, 2010/7:10 PM
News Channel 5 has confirmed inmate Octavio Vargas-Herrera has died in a suicide at the Mesa County Jail.
- Man Charged in Fatal Crash Will Fight Charges
July 30, 2010/7:05 PM
The driver who rear-ended a car passing a broken down semi says he's not responsible for the death.
- Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Running Down Four People
July 30, 2010/6:55 PM
Formal charges have been filed against the man accused of running down four people with a truck outside of Cactus Canyon.
- Sentencing for Buddy the Dog Killer
July 30, 2010/6:44 PM
Steven Romero gets three years behind bars.
- Van Smashes into Carino’s
July 30, 2010/6:00 PM
A van smashes into Carino's.
- Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Building
July 30, 2010/5:58 PM
A suspected drunk driver crashes into SOS Staffing on North Avenue.
- Coroner: Frontage Road Shooting a Suicide
July 30, 2010/5:55 PM
The Mesa County Coroner has ruled the shooting on Frontage Road a suicide.
- Roller Derby Comes To Grand Junction
July 30, 2010/5:57 PM
When you think of sports that women like to play. Softball, volleyball, soccer and basketball are probably on your list.
- Spaces Left For Mesa State Youth Camp
July 30, 2010/5:46 PM
Mesa State's football team will be hosting a youth football camp at Bergman Field next week.
- Broncos Rookie Ready For The Shots
July 30, 2010/5:42 PM
(AP) -- Tim Tebow is ready for the shots, both on the football field and in the locker room.
- Witness, Friend Demands Justice in Cop Shooting
July 30, 2010/5:27 PM
The friend of Jason Kemp--and witness to his shooting--says Colorado State Trooper should be held accountable for the shooting.
- Funeral to be Held for Montrose DJ
July 30, 2010/5:19 PM
A funeral and memorial service for a popular Montrose radio DJ is being held on Saturday.
- Center for Independence Giving Hope to People with Disabilities
July 30, 2010/4:51 PM
In America, disabilities affect one in five individuals and their families.
- Hundreds of Conservatives Rally in Delta
July 30, 2010/4:45 PM
Conservatives gathered to meet the candidates and learn the issues at Confluence Park in Delta.
- State Park Entry Fees Waived for Colorado Day
July 30, 2010/3:49 PM
State Parks are getting ready to celebrate Colorado Day, and they're inviting you to get in on the action.
- Powderhorn Preps for Ski Season
July 30, 2010/3:29 PM
The people at Powderhorn Ski Resort are thinking a lot about about skiing, even now.
- Fruita Relay for Life Begins
July 30, 2010/3:19 PM
The Fruita Relay for Life kicks off.
- Dragsters Roll in to Grand Junction
July 30, 2010/8:30 AM
If you have a sweet tooth, and also the need for speed, then Enstrom's Candy was the place to be.
- Losing Streak Over! Rockies Beat Bucs, 9-3
July 29, 2010/7:36 PM
(AP) -- Ubaldo Jimenez was back to All-Star form and the Rockies found their groove at the plate. It all adds up to one thing: A
- Another Driver Charged in Fatal I-70 Wreck
July 29, 2010/6:45 PM
A Rifle man is charged in an accident that killed man on I-70.
- Palisade’s Mayor Reacts to Petition
July 29, 2010/5:30 PM
Palisade mayor Dave Walker tells News Channel 5 he has no plans to resign despite a just-filed petition.
- High Speed Chase Ends in Arrest
July 29, 2010/5:30 PM
A high-speed chase leads authorities from two states on backroads along I-70, and now a man is in the Mesa County Jail.
- Officials Awaiting Coroner’s Report on Shooting
July 29, 2010/5:25 PM
Investigators are hoping a coroner's report sheds more light into the mystery behind a man's death.
- Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Shooting at a Party
July 29, 2010/5:15 PM
A jury trial date has now been set for the man accused of opening fire at a Fruitvale party.
- Tebow, Broncos Agree To Contract
July 29, 2010/3:54 PM
(AP) -- Tim Tebow has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos. The two-time national champion from Florida and 25th pick in
- Montrose PD Looking for Attempted Kidnapper
July 29, 2010/3:45 PM
Police in Montrose are investigating an attempted kidnapping report.
- Orchard Mesa Major Boy’s Win State Title
July 29, 2010/3:44 PM
A dynasty is starting to grow in Orchard Mesa.
- Defendants in Carbon Monoxide Deaths Lawsuit Receive Support
July 29, 2010/3:37 PM
Pitkin County and city of Aspen paying for the defense of indicted in CO deaths of Denver couple and their two young children.
- Rockies President’s Death From Natural Causes
July 29, 2010/2:38 PM
(AP) -- Police say investigators have determined Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor died of natural causes.
- Petition Moves Forward to Recall Palisade’s Mayor
July 29, 2010/2:30 PM
A petition to recall Palisade Mayor Dave Walker has enough signatures.
- Research Shows Nutritional Value of Fruits and Veggies Diminishing
July 29, 2010/1:45 PM
Mom always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables, but scientific studies are showing they may not be as nutritious.
- Demand for Cemetery Plots Down
July 29, 2010/1:35 PM
Experts say it's similar to the tough housing market--but replace houses with cemetery plots.
- GJ Native Appointed Commander of Air Force Base
July 29, 2010/1:25 PM
A former Grand Junction man is now commander of bomb wing at a Texas Air Force base.
- Down Economy Causing Cat Crowding at Area Shelters
July 29, 2010/10:43 AM
Animal shelters across Colorado are all dealing with the same problem--an over-crowding of cats.
- Rockies Lose 8th Straight Game, 6-2
July 28, 2010/10:02 PM
(AP) -- Garrett Jones homered twice and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame an early injury to starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf to be
- One Dead in Suspicious Shooting
July 28, 2010/7:03 PM
One man is dead and investigators are trying to figure out who pulled the trigger.
- Hazardous Waste Cleanup
July 28, 2010/5:10 PM
Thousands of gallons of corrosive chemicals were found at Elizabeth Mining and Development, Inc.
- More Alligator Sightings Flooding Palisade Police, DOW
July 28, 2010/5:03 PM
Sightings of the Colorado River alligator are flooding Division of Wildlife Office.
- Controversy over Riverfront Trail Project
July 28, 2010/4:40 PM
A 20-year project in the Grand Valley is moving forward, but it comes with controversy.
- Marijuana Patients Who Fail Drug Screenings Can Still Be Fired
July 28, 2010/4:30 PM
Colorado employers question whether or not they can fire employees who fail drug screenings but are medical marijuana patients
- Wrong Pre-Recorded Calls: Dan Maes Is Not Dropping out of Race
July 28, 2010/4:20 PM
Robocalls saying Dan Maes is dropping out of the governor's race are false.
- Charges Filed Against Alleged Gateway Burglar
July 28, 2010/4:15 PM
Five charges are filed against a Gateway intruder.
- Broncos Rookies Gather Minus Tebow, Thomas
July 28, 2010/3:10 PM
(AP) -- Tim Tebow is missing the Denver Broncos' first day of workouts for rookies and injured players because he has yet to sig
- Billups Makes 1st Cut With Team USA
July 28, 2010/3:09 PM
(AP) -- USA Basketball trimmed its roster of candidates for the world championships to 15 on Wednesday, cutting Rookie of the Ye
- CU’s Hawkins Still Seeking Starting QB
July 28, 2010/3:08 PM
(AP) -- Colorado enters preseason workouts without a starting quarterback for the third year in a row.
- Construction Continues on Highway 6 & 50
July 28, 2010/3:05 PM
If you've driven the I-70 Business loop near the Mesa Mall, you've probably seen the cone zone.
- Failed Transformer Means Low Electricity for DMEA Customers
July 28, 2010/3:00 PM
The Delta-Montrose Electric Association is asking its customers to cut back on power after a transformer failed.
- Car Seats Getting an Age Boost
July 28, 2010/2:50 PM
A new law now requires kids up to eight years old to be buckled in using a child's booster seat.
- Rejuvenate Auto: Better Than a Car Wash?
July 28, 2010/2:30 PM
An as seen on TV product gives you an alternative to those sometimes costly wash jobs, but don't buy it 'til we try it.
- Rimrock Rodeo: “More Than Just a Rodeo”
July 28, 2010/2:17 PM
Fruita is known for its dinasor bones, rock climbing and, of course, rodeo.
- Climber Dead, One Recovering after Rock Fall Accident
July 28, 2010/10:39 AM
One climber is dead and another is recovering after being struck by falling rocks in the southwest Colorado mountains.
- Man Accused of Beating Another Man with Rake Charged in Court
July 28, 2010/10:24 AM
Grand Junction Man Charged With Seven Seperate Counts
- Pirates Hand Rockies 7th Straight Loss
July 27, 2010/8:34 PM
(AP) -- Zach Duke threw six solid innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates snap a four-game skid Tuesday night with a 4-2 win over
- Alligator Sighting Along Colorado River in Palisade
July 27, 2010/7:55 PM
Woman says an alligator emerged from Colorado River to eat her dog, and the DOW says it's a real possibility.
- Rockies’ Street Resting After ER Visit
July 27, 2010/4:46 PM
(AP) -- Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street was hit in the right pelvic area by a line drive in batting practice and taken off
- Broncos Sign WR Eric Decker
July 27, 2010/4:11 PM
(AP) -- The Denver Broncos have signed wide receiver Eric Decker a day before rookies are scheduled to report to camp.
- Federal Program That IDs Criminal Aliens May Come to Colorado
July 27, 2010/4:10 PM
Right now in Colorado, criminals booked into jail are fingerprinted and run against FBI criminal history records.
- Update: 17 Year-Old Boy in Custody after Auto Zone Robbery
July 27, 2010/4:05 PM
The Clifton Auto Zone was was apparently robbed by a man with a knife.
- GJ City Council Wants Input on Medical Marijuana Regulations
July 27, 2010/4:00 PM
The Grand Junction City Council wants to hear from people who are directly involved in the medical marijuana issue.
- Exclusive: Funding for Inmate Transition Program
July 27, 2010/3:57 PM
Only 4% of inmates who have gone through the Inmate Transition Program over the past three years have ended up back in jail.
- EPA Cleans up Hazardous Waste from Montrose site
July 27, 2010/3:40 PM
The EPA is removing thousands of gallons of hazardous liquids from Montrose.
- One Dead, Two Injured by Falling Rocks
July 27, 2010/3:35 PM
One climber is dead, two others injured after being struck by falling rocks in the southwest Colorado mountains.
- Mudslides Close Highway 145
July 27, 2010/3:33 PM
Highway 145 is back open after being closed for a few hours near the area of the Beaver Fire.
- Colorado a Finalist in Second Round of Race to the Top
July 27, 2010/2:08 PM
Colorado is racing to the top in the second round of a federal funding program.
- Report: Colorado Child Poverty Has Biggest Jump in Nation
July 27, 2010/2:03 PM
A report says that Colorado's childhood poverty increase has tied New Hampshire's for the highest jump.
- Are Public Libraries Still Necessary?
July 27, 2010/2:02 PM
Despite a digital world, local libraries are seeing record demand.
- Local Organization Honored for Service
July 27, 2010/2:00 PM
Thanks to one local organization, more than 5,000 Mesa County families are able to eat this year.
- Senior Seminar: Behind the Wheel
July 27, 2010/1:50 PM
Keeping seniors safe behind the wheel--that was the goal of a senior seminar Tuesday evening.
- Blue Band: How Is It Working?
July 27, 2010/1:41 PM
It's been around for a couple of months, but is the Blue Band program working?
- CSU Picked 7th In Mountain West
July 27, 2010/1:39 PM
(AP) -- TCU is still on top in the Mountain West Conference.
- New Store Coming to Mesa Mall
July 27, 2010/1:30 PM
The largest western wear retailer in the nation plans to open at the Mesa Mall.
- Mesa County Fair Organizers Say Recycling Program a Success
July 27, 2010/11:46 AM
Organizers for this year's Mesa County Fair say a brand new recycling program was a success.
- Handy Helper: Interior And Exterior Paint
July 27, 2010/9:52 AM
Martha Stewart Living And Glidden Paint For Your Home
- Gene Taylor’s Earns 7th Seed
July 26, 2010/7:28 PM
The strong finish to the regular season has catipulted Gene Taylor's summer league baseball team into the postseason.
- New Federal Policy: VA Hospital Patients Can Use Pot
July 26, 2010/5:05 PM
Patients treated at Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics are now able to use medical marijuana.
- ID Released of Man Who Fell and Died at Potholes
July 26, 2010/5:04 PM
The Coroner has released the identity of a man who died at the Potholes.
- Montrose Murder-Suicide Bodies Identified
July 26, 2010/5:04 PM
Sheriff officials said they are continuing the investigation to find a motive
- Traffic at 12th and Orchard Stalled by Crash
July 26, 2010/5:03 PM
Rollover Accident Slows Commute
- One Hospitalized in Fruitvale Crash
July 26, 2010/5:02 PM
One person was sent to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash at 30 Road and Orchard Avenue.
- Police Ticket Man Involved in Four-Vehicle Crash
July 26, 2010/5:01 PM
Fruita Police have ticketed the man responsible for causing a four-vehicle crash that sent four people to the hospital.
- Exclusive: Inmate Transition Program
July 26, 2010/5:00 PM
The results of the inmate transition program have exceeded the expectations of those who designed it.


